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G8 SHV

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,766 mi
Last recorded95,766 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 SHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 95,766 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 94,022 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,923 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 88,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,658 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 80,738 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 72,351 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 72,351 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 61,680 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 157,422 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 157,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 142,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 142,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 123,617 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 123,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,273 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 109,273 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,805 miles

unable to inspect front and rear discs and pads

Fail 3 Jun 2014 80,805 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

unable to inspect front and rear discs and pads

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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G8 SHV is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 106,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 SHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 15 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G8 SHV registered?

G8 SHV is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is G8 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 SHV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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